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Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next.

Chandelis Duster

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.
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Happy Mother's Day to the kindest mom. P.S. Your kindness annoyed me when I was a kid

Esther Ndumi Ngumbi

She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?

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Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out

Glen Weldon

As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.
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How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment

Sydney Lupkin

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.
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Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream

Ricci Shryock

In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.
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Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

The Associated Press

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

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Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

Catie Dull, Logan Cooney

Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.

Pussy Riot and FEMEN activists protest Russia's presence after its absence following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine in front of the Russian pavilion at the 2026 Art Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy, on May 6, 2026.

Luca Bruno

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Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale

Chloe Veltman

A Florida Forest Service firefighter's helicopter prepares to dump a bucket load of water on a wildfire on April 14, 2026, in Naples, Florida. Conditions in the area are conducive to wildfires due to the lack of rain, causing drought conditions.

Joe Raedle

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'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season

Henry Larson, Tinbete Ermyas, Emily Feng

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Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84

The Associated Press

The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s and the team's only championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.
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CDC says threat of widespread outbreak of hantavirus remains low

Alana Wise

As hantavirus dominates the headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stresses that the risk of sweeping contagion is small.
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Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you

Rhitu Chatterjee, Marc Silver

A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.
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They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work

Steve Kastenbaum

Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
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Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia

Larry Kaplow

The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.